Academy of American Poets
“Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month reminds the public that poets have an integral role to play in our culture and that poetry matters. Over the years, it has become the largest literary celebration in the world, with tens of millions of readers, students, K–12 teachers, librarians, booksellers, literary events curators, publishers, families, and, of course, poets, marking poetry’s important place in our lives. In 2021, the Academy of American Poets looks forward to celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of this annual celebration!”
OLLI-USF has a strong tradition of studying and celebrating poetry and other literature. So, for National Poetry Month, we’ll be showcasing our own poets, while also linking your to celebrations of poetry nationwide. And, for something new to OLLI Connects, we’ll feature OLLI members reading some of their favorite poetry aloud. Look for it on our special Poetry Month Resources page. You’ll find a link to it at the end of this issue’s poems. (More…)
